GSA Schedule Now Includes Smith Electric Vehicles

Smith Electric Vehicles has recently been awarded inclusion in the GSA Schedule, which means U.S. military forces and government agencies will be able to purchase emissions-free electric commercial trucks from SEV

Smith Electric Vehicles has recently been awarded inclusion in the GSA Schedule, which means U.S. military forces and government agencies will be able to purchase emissions-free electric commercial trucks from SEV. With headquarters in Kansas City, SEV is the manufacturer of the Smith Newton, which is the single truck in the medium/heavy division to be certified by the California Air Resources Board. The Smith Newton runs solely by the power of lithium-ion battery, has regenerative braking that stores energy for later use, and runs silently.

"Smith's addition to the GSA schedule will provide a significant new opportunity for federal agencies to reduce fleet vehicle greenhouse gas emissions and open a previously untapped market for commercial electric vehicles," said Bryan Hansel, CEO of Smith. This development is in accordance with the mandate laid down by United States President Obama to reduce emissions by 30 percent come 2020. The Smith Newton has a top speed of 50 mph, has a payload of 16,000 pounds, and can run for 100 miles before its battery needs recharging. It is now the only medium/heavy truck included in the GSA Schedule. Responsible for procuring more than $1 billion in total of vehicles and automotive services a year, forging contracts with commercial companies to streamline orders for the government.